Kickboxing
Kickboxing provides a great combination of boxing, martial arts and aerobics. Not only do you get a full-body workout but also a means to increase balance, strength, flexibility and endurance.
Kickboxing classes are less formal than traditional martial arts classes and include kicks and punches. Some classes may also include jumping rope, punching a heavy bag or a series of shadowboxing drills.
Those of you who get a kick from kicking up your heels in class and not from getting kicked, cardio kickboxing programs provide a safer alternative.
Benefits of Kickboxing
• It is a great stress buster.
• It provides an excellent head-to-toe cardio and calorie-burning workout.
• You also get to learn some self-defence, balance, coordination, speed and agility.
• What’s more, it’s Fun!
Drawbacks of Kickboxing
• Injuries are quite common, especially for beginners who haven’t yet learned the proper delivery of quick punches and kicks.
• As a beginner you will find this type of workout too strenuous.
• If you don’t make a good rapport with the instructor or classmates, the fun factor can fizzle fast.
Does Kickboxing Fit Your Goals And Lifestyle?
It helps in burning about 680 calories an hour for a 150-pound person, requires about 45-60 minutes at least thrice a week and can be learnt easily at your gym or local martial arts studio.
Further, if you are looking to exercise just about every body part especially skeletal muscles, bones and cardiovascular system; kickboxing is certainly the workout for you.
Tips
• Most beginners may the mistake of not initiating movements from the core of the body, which can be pretty joint-jarring until you get it right.
• Don’t lock your joints when throwing kicks or punches.
• Beginners should avoid high kicks until flexibility increases and take care not to overextend kicks.
• Be careful not to exercise beyond your fatigue level.
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